( he ducks his head. he don't so much like that show of respect — so far as he sees it, he's just doin' his part the best way he knows how. he wouldn't ever say he hasn't given his all to this war, but seein' boys like angel and mal' an' all the rest sufferin' the way they did... he sure as hell doesn't see what he does as bein' harder than that. )

They all have their difficulties. Least bein' a medic I don't get shot at so much.

( he flashes a smile. quick bit of humour to dispel that awkwardness, an' hopefully change the subject. )

Well, maybe a couple Asprin wouldn't hurt none either.